Two in East Stroudsburg accused of dealing drugs, pot brownies

An East Stroudsburg University student has been charged with selling marijuana in a school zone after finding drugs, scales and pot brownies at his residence.

An East Stroudsburg University student has been charged with selling marijuana in a school zone after finding drugs, scales and pot brownies at his residence.

On Wednesday, Christopher Briotte and his girlfriend, Samantha Croney, were taken into custody during an early morning raid on their Emerson Road residence.

The Monroe County Drug Task Force charged them after making several controlled purchases from the residence. They obtained a search warrant and seized a large amount of marijuana, packaging materials, scales and marijuana pipes in the couple's bedroom, as well as numerous brownies made using marijuana, which Briotte admitted to selling.

Briotte and Croney were charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy and other drug-related charges. Briotte was also charged with using a cellphone to arrange drug sales.

Officers from the Monroe County District Attorney, sheriff, East Stroudsburg University Police, Barrett Township, Pocono Township, Stroud Area Regional Police and Pocono Mountain Regional Police all participated in the operation.

On Tuesday, the drug task force arrested another ESU student, Thoai Luong of Easton, on Grove Street in East Stroudsburg.